Travels And Researches In South Africa

Travels and Researches in South Africa is a book written by Dr. David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary who spent many years in Africa during the 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Livingstone's travels and research in southern Africa, including his expeditions into uncharted territories, his encounters with African tribes and cultures, and his efforts to promote Christianity and abolish slavery.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Livingstone's experiences in Africa. These include his early expeditions into the interior of the continent, his encounters with the indigenous people, his observations on the natural history of the region, and his efforts to establish mission stations and spread the gospel.Throughout the book, Livingstone provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape, wildlife, and people, as well as his own personal reflections on the challenges and rewards of his work. He also shares his thoughts on the political and social issues of the time, including the impact of colonialism and the slave trade on African societies.Travels and Researches in South Africa is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through a remarkable and complex continent. It provides valuable insights into the history, culture, and geography of southern Africa, as well as the challenges faced by early European explorers and missionaries.Just before the arrival of my companions, a party of the people of the lake came to Kolobeng, stating that they were sent by Lechulatebe, the chief, to ask me to visit that country. They brought such flaming accounts of the quantities of ivory to be found there (cattle-pens made of elephants' tusks of enormous size, that the guides of the Bakwains were quite as eager to succeed in reaching the lake as any one of us could desire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.